# [Goblin Boss Archer](Rules\Source\bestiary\humanoid/goblin-boss-archer-pabtso.md)
*Source: Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk p. 60*
```statblock
"name": "Goblin Boss Archer (PaBTSO)"
"size": "Small"
"type": "humanoid"
"subtype": "goblinoid"
"alignment": "Neutral Evil"
"ac": !!int "17"
"ac_class": "[chain shirt](/Rules/Source/items/chain-shirt-xphb.md), [shield](/Rules/Source/items/shield-xphb.md)"
"hp": !!int "21"
"hit_dice": "6d6"
"modifier": !!int "2"
"stats":
- !!int "10"
- !!int "14"
- !!int "10"
- !!int "10"
- !!int "8"
- !!int "10"
"speed": "30 ft."
"skillsaves":
- "name": "[Stealth](/Rules/Source/skills.md#Stealth)"
"desc": "+6"
"gear":
- "[javelin](/Rules/Source/items/javelin-xphb.md)"
- "[scimitar](/Rules/Source/items/scimitar-xphb.md)"
"senses": "[darkvision](/Rules/Source/senses.md#Darkvision) 60 ft., passive Perception\
\ 9"
"languages": "Common, Goblin"
"cr": "1"
"traits":
- "desc": "The goblin can take the [Disengage](/Rules/Source/actions.md#Disengage)\
\ or [Hide](/Rules/Source/actions.md#Hide) action as a bonus action on each\
\ of its turns."
"name": "Nimble Escape"
"actions":
- "desc": "The goblin makes two attacks with its scimitar. The second attack has\
\ disadvantage."
"name": "Multiattack"
- "desc": "*Melee Weapon Attack:* +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. *Hit:* 5 (1d6\
\ + 2) slashing damage."
"name": "Scimitar"
- "desc": "*Ranged Weapon Attack:* +4 to hit, range 80 ft./320 ft., one target.\
\ *Hit:* 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage."
"name": "Shortbow"
"reactions":
- "desc": "When a creature the goblin can see targets it with an attack, the goblin\
\ chooses another goblin within 5 feet of it. The two goblins swap places, and\
\ the chosen goblin becomes the target instead."
"name": "Redirect Attack"
"source":
- "PaBTSO"
"image": "/Rules/Source/bestiary/humanoid/token/goblin-boss-archer-pabtso.webp"
```
^statblock